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Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2007, 20:22
Replies: 38
Views: 6,703
Posted By RayDarr

The WOT Royal Americans!

Stacker,
Wasn't it the 60th Royal Americans not the 62nd.
Sorry, just a bit of an Anorack on that stuff.
Suprised some greenjacket hasn't picked up on that one.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2007, 19:29
Replies: 1
Views: 1,727
Posted By RayDarr

RAF Swords

I notice from time to time on EBAY RAF swords come on the market. These "swords" are good reproductions and are made in India and marketed by a company in the USA called Legendary Arms. If you want a...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2006, 12:46
Replies: 26
Views: 4,931
Posted By RayDarr

A quick look on EBAY under "RAF Swords" will pull...

A quick look on EBAY under "RAF Swords" will pull up some chap in Elgin and another in Saltash selling replica RAF Swords. They look very good and go for about £120 each. Almost worth buying one for...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2006, 12:29
Replies: 48
Views: 6,384
Posted By RayDarr

I have nothing against pilots, I just wouldn't...

I have nothing against pilots, I just wouldn't let my daughter marry one.
In fact I have nothing against people who wish to PVR but if you break your contract with the RAF, then you loose your...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2006, 10:33
Replies: 48
Views: 6,384
Posted By RayDarr

Most people joining the forces do so from school...

Most people joining the forces do so from school or Uni. They don't think about terms of service. The country however has had a long time to work out a very one way contract which you are then bound...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2006, 09:19
Replies: 48
Views: 6,384
Posted By RayDarr

While I feel very sorry for all you poor folks...

While I feel very sorry for all you poor folks that are loosing allowances because you have decided to leave the services before your normal option, surely when you joined you understood that the...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2006, 08:54
Replies: 28
Views: 7,397
Posted By RayDarr

Always pay off your debts with the highest...

Always pay off your debts with the highest interest debts first. Clear the mortgage if you can. This is what we did when I left the mob in '87. Continue to pay the mortgage payments to yourself, and...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2006, 15:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,039
Posted By RayDarr

It is a sad reflection on the UK that some local...

It is a sad reflection on the UK that some local authorities have threatened to prosecute people for flying the Union Flag without planning permission, while others have been threatened with...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2006, 15:12
Replies: 57
Views: 8,575
Posted By RayDarr

Bismark (The Iron Chancellor not the ship) once...

Bismark (The Iron Chancellor not the ship) once said the Balkans were not worth the bones of a single Pommeranian Grenadier.
I sort of feel the same way about that, and Iraq, and Afghanistan. I...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2006, 10:47
Replies: 270
Views: 38,154
Posted By RayDarr

Hi folks, Still being rude to each other and...

Hi folks,
Still being rude to each other and dragging down the conversation I see. If you keep bing naughty I will have to send you to your room without and dinner. That will teach you!!!

This...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2006, 10:00
Replies: 57
Views: 8,575
Posted By RayDarr

OK, perhaps the Roman solution is not workable...

OK, perhaps the Roman solution is not workable today. How about we let people around the world live like they want to live and stop getting in their face? I have no objection at all about bringing...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jul 2006, 14:45
Replies: 57
Views: 8,575
Posted By RayDarr

I know we are all supposed to be civilised folk,...

I know we are all supposed to be civilised folk, but I tend to believe the Romans were right in their approach (What did the Romans ever do for us etc etc.) If you accepted Roman rule, you lived in...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2006, 15:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,803
Posted By RayDarr

Sorry to be an Anorak, but the SE5 was a 1917...

Sorry to be an Anorak, but the SE5 was a 1917 scout, not a 1916 recce aircraft. First flown on the Western Front by 56 Sqn. The Sopwith Triplane or"Tripehound" replaced the Sopwith Pup which would...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2006, 14:44
Replies: 20
Views: 6,502
Posted By RayDarr

Sorry to hear about the death of Dave. I spent a...

Sorry to hear about the death of Dave. I spent a couple of months occupying the other end of an ISO container with him in 1985 on Mt Kent. Great times, and an absolute live wire. Sad that such a...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2006, 13:32
Replies: 61
Views: 12,598
Posted By RayDarr

Sorry if I missed the point, but I always thought...

Sorry if I missed the point, but I always thought that keeping myself alive, and making sure my mates stayed alive was my Primary Duty. Therefore, we should start our military/air force/matelot lives...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2006, 12:14
Replies: 270
Views: 38,154
Posted By RayDarr

Folks, Came on this thread by chance. I work at...

Folks,
Came on this thread by chance. I work at a large airport near west London, and can tell you all that the idea that we do not want servicemen to wear uniform in our terminals is complete...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2006, 18:48
Replies: 245
Views: 39,119
Posted By RayDarr

It is a shame that some of you can't throw you...

It is a shame that some of you can't throw you opinions into the ring without being rude. Perhaps this is how the VR(T) works these days. I am confirmed in my view that the VR(T) no longer serves a...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2006, 15:29
Replies: 245
Views: 39,119
Posted By RayDarr

Well done folks, if you can't win your argument...

Well done folks, if you can't win your argument by reason then be abusive. Read the past posts people, you will see that I have great respect for those who run their ATC Sqns well. They do it for the...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2006, 12:54
Replies: 245
Views: 39,119
Posted By RayDarr

So, the ATC officers wear the rank but have no...

So, the ATC officers wear the rank but have no authority over anyone other than ATC cadets (FormerFlake). Why then do they need the rank. surely not in order to walk around and give the impression...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2006, 10:21
Replies: 245
Views: 39,119
Posted By RayDarr

Those holding VT(T) commissions do not do the...

Those holding VT(T) commissions do not do the same job as those in the RAF/RAuxAF. They do not hold the same committment, have not received the same training and are not required to reach the same...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2006, 07:55
Replies: 245
Views: 39,119
Posted By RayDarr

Diginagain, Of course the adult staff are...

Diginagain,
Of course the adult staff are responsible for the safety of the cadets. As are scout leaders responsible for the safety of scouts in their charge, and the GVC leaders, and so on. Should...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2006, 21:15
Replies: 245
Views: 39,119
Posted By RayDarr

Almost there Mr Plod. However, same uniform and...

Almost there Mr Plod. However, same uniform and same braid means those who would spoof our regular airmen into thinking they had more power than they in fact do, would still get away with this.
Try...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2006, 20:50
Replies: 26
Views: 2,947
Posted By RayDarr

Ghostie, Join up old son, and ignore these...

Ghostie,
Join up old son, and ignore these cynical old farts. You can always PVR later and join Virgin as a First Officer. The Hosties are better looking as well.


Gaydarr??? Pistols at...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2006, 20:28
Replies: 245
Views: 39,119
Posted By RayDarr

Postman Plod, You make my point for me. The...

Postman Plod,
You make my point for me. The Wavy Navy rank is only used in the SCC. I am suggesting that ATC/CCF Officers wear RAF uniform with an equivalent "Wavy Navy" rank. Then you can have an...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2006, 20:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,152
Posted By RayDarr

FFI, Why bother with the RN? Join the RAF as a...

FFI,
Why bother with the RN? Join the RAF as a pilot, the apptitude tests are the same, and the RAF will let anybody in as an officer. Opt for Harrier, and you will end up on a ruddy RN Carrier...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2006, 20:06
Replies: 26
Views: 2,947
Posted By RayDarr

Ghostie 31 Do not despair young chap. All these...

Ghostie 31
Do not despair young chap. All these people are envious of your youth, and the fact that you still have a gf. Remember even truckiebloke, had to learn how to fly once long ago. He is...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2006, 19:46
Replies: 135
Views: 23,408
Posted By RayDarr

Tourist, Silly boy.... It only needed one. Can...

Tourist,
Silly boy.... It only needed one. Can you imagin the effect that 21 x 1000 lb HE bombs make when the aircraft dropping them has turned around to go home before they hit you, so you didn't...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2006, 19:38
Replies: 26
Views: 2,947
Posted By RayDarr

Ghostie 31, Before you make up your mind...

Ghostie 31,
Before you make up your mind remember that the Army live under the stars, the RN navigate by the stars, but the RAF choose their hotels by the stars.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2006, 19:34
Replies: 245
Views: 39,119
Posted By RayDarr

When it was formed in WW2 as a pre service...

When it was formed in WW2 as a pre service orgaisation, the VR(T) was valid. Later, that role continued through the days of conscription, again, a valid need for the VR(T). However, the ATC?CCF are...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2006, 18:19
Replies: 245
Views: 39,119
Posted By RayDarr

mgdaviso, OK, no plod, I can see that is quite...

mgdaviso,
OK, no plod, I can see that is quite likely, but there is a duty Sgt, and Orderly Officer, and a bunch of guys in the guard room. Same thing applies. You don't need a commission to get a...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2006, 18:00
Replies: 245
Views: 39,119
Posted By RayDarr

mgdaviso, Yep, that's exactly what you do....

mgdaviso,
Yep, that's exactly what you do. Don't need a commission for that. Your CI's can do that just as easy as you can. A quick call to the RAF Police from any member of adult staff will get...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2006, 17:53
Replies: 26
Views: 2,947
Posted By RayDarr

Ghostie 31. I've been doing this RAF stuff...

Ghostie 31.
I've been doing this RAF stuff since 1968, and I bet some on here a lot longer than that.
Things to bear in mind are:
You will never be rich - unless you win the lottery
You will...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2006, 17:33
Replies: 135
Views: 23,408
Posted By RayDarr

Data Lynx My favourate poet, and yes I do know...

Data Lynx
My favourate poet, and yes I do know the rest of it.
Some of his other poems would be quite appropriate on other threads, but I'll try not to bore people too much

Oh it's Tommy This...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2006, 17:19
Replies: 245
Views: 39,119
Posted By RayDarr

Postman Plod, We are agreed that the...

Postman Plod,
We are agreed that the uniform and rank structure should stay. My view is that the rank structure should be different, along with the cap badge, but all the rest should be much as...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2006, 14:56
Replies: 245
Views: 39,119
Posted By RayDarr

I am not looking at the job the VR(T) do, I am...

I am not looking at the job the VR(T) do, I am suggesting that the whole VR(T) be disbanded. That includes AEF, VGS and any other set of initials you care to bring up. I am sure retired Air Chief...
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